American Health Council Names Caroline Abanukam, MSN, RN to Nursing Board

    NEW YORK, NY, April 25, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Caroline Abanukam, Staff Nurse/ Field Nurse at the Bayada Home Care Agency, has been selected to join the Nursing Board at the American Health Council. She will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on Geriatrics.

With over three years in the field, Caroline excels in her current role as a Staff Nurse/ Field Nurse at the Bayada Home Care Agency. Bayada Home Care Agency is a comprehensive home health agency composed of a team of therapists, nurses, home health aides and medical social workers to provide quality care to each patient. The agency offers services such as home health care, pediatrics, hospice, and habilitation care as well as staffing and primary care in over 300 locations including hospitals, long-term, rehabilitation and mental health facilities, schools, hospice, and senior living homes.

In her current capacity as a Staff Nurse/ Field Nurse at the Bayada Home Care Agency, Caroline's day-to-day responsibilities include training Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), and working with nurses, physicians, and coordinators on health assessments. Caroline prides herself in constantly promoting patient independence and consideration for individual personality.

In 2015, Caroline earned her Master's in Nursing specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from South University.

Caroline strongly believes, "Nursing is a profession that lets you to console, cheer up sick people and help save lives. It is an occupation so heartwarming and satisfying, considering the joy one derives from the recovery and happy face of the patient and gratitude expressed by family members."

To further develop her professional career, Caroline maintains a membership with the National Technical Honor Society and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

Looking back, Caroline attributes her success to having a positive attitude and being at the right place at the right time. Her desire to pursue geriatrics developed after taking care of her grandmother at an early age.

In her free time, Caroline enjoys reading spiritual books, volunteering at her church, and travelling.

Considering the future, Caroline hopes to open her own business.

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